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Happy Landings.

Source :
TIME Magazine; 10/13/1961, Vol. 78 Issue 15, p57-57, 3/4p
Publication Year :
1961

Abstract

The article reports that the French-built Caravelle jetliner landed safely in Geneva, Switzerland after its landing gear was crippled. It states that the pilot inserted a small drag parachute to check the plane's speed before landing. It notes that the drag chute is a safety device which helps in preventing landing accidents.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0040781X
Volume :
78
Issue :
15
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
TIME Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
54206156